Something in Reserve

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TOMMY Wilson's reserve side will hope to keep the title race alive this afternoon but know victory over Aberdeen at Murray Park may not be enough for them.

 

Tommy WilsonThey trail Old Firm rivals Celtic by ten points with four games remaining and know that a win for the league leaders over Hearts will end their hopes.

 

But Wilson, who hopes to include returning first teamers Stevie Smith and Andrius Velicka as well as John Fleck in his match squad, admits while he retains hopes of a title success he knows his side are in a tough spot.

 

He said: "We know a Celtic win will be enough for them but we just have to keep it going for as long as we can.

 

"Given the circumstances surrounding the reserve side this season if I'd thought we would even be in with a slim chance at this stage I'd have been delighted.

 

"We've had so many guys go out on loan and there have been a few move up to the first team too, but that's what it's all about for us.

 

"If you look at the first team squad for Saturday's win over Motherwell it included Neil Alexander, Christian Dailly, Stevie Smith, Andrius Velicka and Mo Edu.

 

"They've all played a big part over the season for us and that's meant that they've been ready when this first team chance has come along for them.

 

"It would obviously be nice to win the reserve league this season but our primary role is to make sure the first team is well served."

 

Kick-off for today's home meeting with Aberdeen at Murray Park is 2pm.